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Our History

1990

The Beginning

Martin Williams set up an accident repair shop in Hull with his wife Trish

1995

Going Commercial

A purpose built workshop in Hull is established to accommodate commercial customers and expand the business.

2003

Passing The Torch

Martin’s sons, Nick and Chris join the board of directors as the business becomes a limited company.

2005

The Big Expansion

The business moves to current site in Burstwick and new workshop is built with first class facilities and significant space to support future growth.

2013

Doubling Up!

The workshop space is doubled to accommodate Repair, Build, Paint and Maintenance divisions. The company acquires Renacraft, an engineering specialist in offshore oil & gas sectors.

2014

Paint The Town Blue

Two of Europe’s largest spray booths are installed, and the company wins the coveted Commercial Vehicle Bodyshop of the Year Award.

2015

25 Years

Martin Williams celebrates its 25th anniversary. The company now employs over 100 people on its main site in Burstwick and ventures into offering a wide range of specialist vehicle conversions, including prison vans and the supply and fit of vehicle mounted cranes.

2018

All Wrapped Up

MW Graphics is established to provide an in-house vinyl graphics design and installation service to our growing portfolio of clients.

The MW Graphics Logo

2020

Across The Border

MW Scotland depot in Dumfries is acquired and goes live to support and expand Hull's body build capabilities.

The Martin Williams Scotland logo

2022

It's a Deal!

MW Vehicle Solutions is founded and provides vehicle sourcing for new and used commercial businesses.

The MW Vehicle Solutions logo

2026

Becoming A Family

MW Campbells and MW Hogarth both join Martin Williams.

 

As 2 more businesses become family, Martin Williams looks to tie in all the branding for the 6 businesses under it's umbrella.

The MW Campbells logo
The MW Hogarth logo
An aerial photo of the Martin Williams Hull site in Burstwick, Hull using blue to mask off the site boundary.
The Martin Williams (Hull) Logo.

The Hull Site

With a 77,000sq ft. state of the art facility over 7 acres accommodating body build, paint, repair and maintenance, MW Hull is a powerhouse of industry.

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Between this site and MW Scotland we can turn out over 1000 vehicles a year.

Serving The Nation

We are proud to serve the entire UK from our facilities in Hull, Dumfries and Birtley

A map of the UK in light blue denoting the locations of the Martin Williams businesses across the country.

KEEPING OUR PARTNERS MOVING • MW HULL •

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